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Maintenance Assistant - Collection System Maintenance

Salary

$39,141.00 - $57,953.00 Annually

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Full time with benefits

Job Number

24-04792

Department

Water Management

Opening Date

03/20/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Starting Salary: $ 39,141.00

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set – mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!

We have vacancies for Maintenance Assistants in within the Collection System Maintenance Division of Water Management. Successful candidates must be able to operate or learn to operate the tools and equipment required for the position, including closed circuit television equipment, flush truck operations, and sanitary sewer overflow response.

We seek motivated team-players who take pride in their work and wish to advance their careers in the industry. For Stand-by/Recall duty, you can expect to cross train in the Outfall Maintenance and Lift Station support roles as necessary.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. Overtime is required when needed or when responding to emergencies. This role participates in the scheduled rotation for Stand-by/Recall duty throughout the year. This job works during all types of weather.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performing semi-skilled and manual labor for water, wastewater, construction, general maintenance, community development or facilities projects.

• Transporting and carrying materials, mowing and trimming, cleaning equipment and making minor repairs.

• Assisting in asphalt, concrete, storm sewer and ditch projects.

• Assisting with traffic control device installations.

• Assisting neighborhood improvement services with neglected property maintenance, painting, light carpentry, and general building maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)

• One year of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment.

• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is required

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience within water & sewer maintenance at other municipalities

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

• 11-12 paid holidays per year

• 12 standard work days of vacation per year

• 12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

• 2 weeks paid military leave per year

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

• State and City retirement plans

• Short and long term disability plans

• Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

• City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System

• Paid funeral leave

• Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

• Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

• 48 hours for volunteer work each year*

• 4 hours parental leave each year

• Workman's Compensation Insurance

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

• State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

• State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire

• Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

• Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

• Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

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  Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website

• Walk in

• Job fair

• Employee referral

• Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

• Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

• Craig's List

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• GlassDoor

• governmentjobs.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed.com

• Employment Security Commission

• Magazine/Newspaper

• Other

  02

  If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

  03

  Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD or Juris Doctorate

  04

  How many years of related maintenance or customer service experience do you have?

• No related experience

• Less than 1 year of related experience

• 1 year but less than 3 years related experience

• 3 years but less than 5 years related experience

• 5 or more years related experience

  05

  Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you willing and able to work overtime if needed or when responding to emergencies?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you willing and able to participate in the scheduled rotation for Stand-by/Recall duty throughout the year?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Are you willing and able to work outside during all types of weather?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Please indicate if you have experience with any of the following tasks:

• None of these

• Cleaning and maintaining floors

• Emptying trash; dusting; sanitizing bathrooms;

• Cleaning mirrors and windows

• Replenishing sanitation and cleaning items/supplies

• Setting up and breaking down facilities for special events

• Inspecting equipment and reporting issues

• Opening and closing facilities

• Pressure washing surfaces and buildings

• Cleaning outdoor facilities

• Assisting with minor fixture repairs

• Painting, repairing, and replacing floors

• Assisting with mixing and pouring concrete

• Assisting with grass cutting and weed eating

  Required Question